It was a freezing and bleak afternoon. The sun wasn’t shining and it was raining. I looked at the clock on the dash just before stepping out of the car. 4:55p.m. Good, I’m early. A quick goodbye and good luck and Dad drove off, leaving me standing in front of the blue building that is Advance Computing. I quickly walked through the doors to escape the cold, and found myself in a world of warmth. I asked for Mark Schumann at the front counter, and was told that he would be a couple of minutes. Okay, time to go over how I’m feeling:
After those points had been sorted and figured out, I set about looking at the items for sale. iPod earphones with mic, $45.00 (Mental note: remember price for friend). Apple remotes have been redesigned, I didn’t know that. The only games being sold are World Of Warcraft, Oh… moving on. Technetics data recovery, Mum’s computer could probably need this, must keep in mind. A door opened to the left of the store and Mark stepped in offering his right hand. Immediately, the only thing that was in my head was “Shake his hand, don’t screw up!” I offered my salutations with a simple G’day, he returned by saying something I didn’t quite hear. There was an awkward pause. “Quick!” I thought. “Say something intelligent!” Next I heard the stupidest thing I could have possibly said come out of my mouth. “G’day” I said again. Alarm bells. WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?! Mark turned on his heels, and I nearly punched myself in the face while he wasn’t looking. My usually bullet-proof nerves had just taken the worst beating in their life. I wasn’t looking forward to the next half-hour…
…At the end of the interview, I had regained my composure and my nerves had recovered. My back was killing me as I had sat in an uncomfortable position for the entire interview, but apart from that I was fine. I was told by Mark that I was perfect in every respect. Except that I should use more examples and extend on my answers, not to focus on one topic. And that I should try to demonstrate in my resume more, that I have a passion for I.T. After a general summary of the interview, I was given a goodbye and shown the door. Whoa. Was it this dark when I went in? 5:45p.m. 45 minutes, that was a lot longer than I expected. I phoned Dad and I left for home.
Overall, the mock interview was one of the best experiences of my life. Even though I almost resorted to grievous bodily harm. I would thoroughly recommend that everybody have a mock interview in Year 10, regardless of the job you are being interviewed for, even if it isn’t one that you have an interest in. It is a really good experience that is not to be missed. It gives you pointers and tips to look out for the next time you have a real interview. I must commend the efforts made by the Beacon foundation, Mr. Henderson and Mary Livingston. There is so much to say to you, but I think a simple thank you is in order. So to all of you who helped with the interviews, especially those mentioned above, thank you. From all of the Year 10’s.